Money doesn’t grow on trees (though Let’s Go ’s researchers aren’t done looking), but there are still some pretty good opportunities to earn a living and travel at the same time. As with volunteering, work opportunities tend to fall into two categories. Some travelers want long-term jobs that allow them to integrate into a community, while others seek short-term jobs to finance the next leg of their travels. In New York City, those looking for long-term jobs should check out childcare, waitstaff, and bartending opportunities.
Check the classifieds of New York’s newspapers, particularly in the Village Voice, New York Press, and the Sunday edition of The New York Times . Also check bulletin boards in local coffee shops, markets, libraries, and community centers for help-wanted posters (for a list of community centers, see Community Centers). In addition, all of New York’s colleges and universities have career and employment offices; even if you can’t get into the office itself (some may require a school ID to enter), most have bulletin boards outside (for a list of colleges and universities in New York, see Studying). Transitions Abroad (www.transitionsabroad.com) also offers updated online listings for work over any time span. Note that working abroad often requires a special work visa.
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